Abstract: An apparatus for deploying objects such as candies from an objects dispenser onto an underlying substrate such as cake according to a selected pattern, the apparatus including a rigid frame and at least one beam extending across the frame, with an objects dispenser device mounted to the beam. Selectively operable first means are provided for bi-directionally propelling the objects dispensing device over at least one beam. Selectively operable second means are provided for propelling at least one beam over the frame, whereby operating one, the other or both of the first and second means the dispensing device is movable to overlie any pre-selected point of the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus (1; 200; 300) for deploying objects such as candies (23) from an objects dispenser on to an underlying substrate such as cake (3) according to a selected pattern, the apparatus comprising a rigid frame (10; 202; 302) and at-least one beam (13; 203; 303) extending across the frame, with an objects dispenser device (22; 210; 310) mounted to the beam. Selectively operable first means (205; 305) are provided for bi-directionally propelling the objects dispensing device over said at-least one beam. Selectively operable second means (202; 343) are provided for propelling the said at-least one beam over the said frame, whereby operating one, the other or both of said first and second means the dispensing device is movable to overlie any pre-selected point over said substrate.